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This was an excellent program! Our leader was wonderful! The speakers were exceptional and gave a lot of useful information for shell collecting. The "Conchologists" brought lots of samples, had lunch with us and went collecting with ous on the beach to answer and identify any shells. We had a wonderful group and we had a wonderful time! Take "no-see-um" spray for some of the excursions.

Sanibel is a beautiful island. I was so impressed with the conservation efforts by local residents. Our lodging was on the beach and very ,very nice. The activities were well planned and took us to places we might not have covered,like the National Shell Museum and the Ding Darling Wildlife Preserve. Both were an amazing learning experience. I can't say enough about our guide. She is a lovely lady that really cares about people .

I agree with all the previnous reviews. Elinor is a great tour guide, the locale is really interesting as are the tours. I learned a lot on the trip, especially at the shell museum. One caveat though-do not purchase the Mollusks in Action DVD at the museum store. It is defective and has nothing on it. They will not replace it because I did not keep my receipt, which was for cash. Very disappointing.

My 1st Road Scholar experience was excellent. Well organized with a wide variety of field trips offered by great and informative presenters and an over-the-top leader, Elinor Martin. Everyday there was something new to learn but I never felt rushed. Perfect weather, great food, wonderful group.

Excellent leader in Elinor, good accommodations, choice of meals and location and overall a nice mix of lectures, topics, outdoor activities and museum visits. All the presentations were informative, interesting and generally delivered with much enthusiasm. We found it an advantage to have additional days to explore other local attractions such as visits to Captiva and Useppa Islands. Of the eleven road scholar trips we have taken I would rate this near or at the top!

Busy but relaxing trip at the beach. I learned about the big variety of shells and marine life, visited the beautiful Edison & Ford Winter Estates while learning about both of those smart, forward-thinking men. Ding Darling Wildlife Preserve was beautiful, and our tram driver/guide was knowledgeable and always willing to stop so we could look at and photograph local birds and flora. Good trip for the money.

This is the trip for shell lovers. There are millions of various shells on Sanibel Island, and Road Scholar's experts helped us learn all about them and the creatures that live in them. The Edison and Ford Estates were a worthwhile day trip; we learned what geniuses both Edison and Ford were, as well has how they made major contributions to the U.S. - and the world - that we hadn't been aware of. And our weather was perfect all week.

Sanibel Island is beautiful and a unique conservation area. There are so many shells here I had to ship some home! The program provides a comprehensive education. This was my first RS program and I am looking forward to the next one.

This was a well-organized tour. It was very relaxing to have all the details taken care of. The hotel was nice and right on the beach that was absolutely loaded with shells. Eleanor was a great tour leader.

An excellent, consistently interesting adventure in a unique environment. First class accommodations made the always beguiling elements of sun, sand and surf even better. Now if we can just find uses for all of those sea shells.... John Bauman

I enjoyed being on the ocean and being able to find shells steps away from the hotel. The hotel pool was great and I wish I had made more use of it. I enjoyed our excursions. I didn't have a car and there were no stores that were reachable by walking. When you are running out of sun block that's a concern.

Beautiful Island to visit. Very well-planned program to choose and attend with other Road Scholar attendees. Visits to conservation points on the island are all very close to the hotel. You will see the birds of the island, seashells, sea life, sea turtles, trees, flowers and learn more about nature's habitats experienced in natural settings--no huge hotels to block the views of the ocean and the beauty of nature. Hotel is very close to the ocean and a lovely place to stay.

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